Hertz Introduces Its Popular 'Freedom Rate' in Europe
28 April 1999
Hertz Introduces Its Popular 'Freedom Rate' in Europe; Travelers to Germany Enjoy a Special $21 Economy Rate; In the UK $27 PARK RIDGE, N.J., April 28 -- Effective May 3, 1999 The Hertz
Corporation , the world's largest car rental company, will begin
offering travelers heading to Europe its popular Freedom Rate. Hertz'
Affordable Europe Freedom Rate allows customers to pick up and drop off
whenever they want with no higher rates on extra days. A Saturday night keep
is required. In Germany, exclusive non-prepaid economy rates start at
$21 and in the United Kingdom, exclusive non-prepaid economy rates start at
$27, each of which are available through June 30, 1999.
"The extension of Freedom Rates to Europe will allow our customers the
same type of flexibility that they currently enjoy in the U.S.," remarked
Elliot Friedman, Division Vice President, Travel Industry and Commercial
Marketing. "This is just another example of our global commitment to making
the car rental process as easy as possible."
To receive Hertz' Freedom Rates, customers just need to ask for FRDM.
Advance reservations of eight hours are required and all standard rental
qualifications apply.
In addition to Germany and the United Kingdom, Freedom Rates are available
at participating corporate airport locations in Belgium, France, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland.
Freedom Rates are available on most car classes including compact,
intermediate and full-size vehicles. Rates are subject to availability and
black-out periods may apply. All rates are subject to change without notice.
For more information on Hertz' Freedom Rates as well as other special
offers visit the "Special Offers" section on Hertz' interactive website
located at http://www.hertz.com. Reservations may be made by calling Hertz'
toll free reservations at 800-654-3001.
Hertz operates a fleet of more than 550,000 vehicles with 6,100 locations
in over 140 countries.
